A much-needed sip of water to quench thirst, a place to keep warm on a cold night, and a clean toilet free to use when needed – these are some things most people take for granted, while far too many people around the world still lack basic access to. Since 2013, Samsung C&T has been …
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Have you ever experienced summer heat so severe it made you wish your clothes were made of something so light, it was like not wearing anything at all ? Well, the designers at Beanpole have come up with solutions designed to keep people cool during the hot summer months – and are using paper-based fabrics to …
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Samsung C&T (CEO: Chi Hun Choi) was recognized by governments and clients for its outstanding Quality & Safety performance on construction sites in Hong Kong and Singapore, said Samsung C&T on June 7, 2016. Samsung C&T’s Hong Kong metro project SCL C1109 was selected by the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Development Bureau …
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Fifth-century BC physician Empodocles might not be the biggest name in philosophy, but his theory of the four Classical elements has permeated almost every aspect of modern life. His concept of a world comprising four component energies – earth, air, fire and water – has captured the imagination of poets, painters, scientists and spiritual thinkers …
Heading for Harmony: Introducing Samsung C&T’s Four Elements Read More »
Caribbean Bay, Korea’s largest water park, has opened a range of exciting outdoor attractions for early summer, including the popular Mega Storm slide. Other attractions opened last month include Tower Boomerang Go and Tower Raft. This follows the opening of all of the park’s indoor facilities and some of its outdoor facilities. Summer visitors are …
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Beanpole, part of Samsung C&T’s fashion group, has unveiled the official uniforms Team Korea will sport at August’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Team Korea athletes will wear the new designs at the official opening and closing ceremonies of the much-anticipated event. The uniforms were on display at a recent showcase in Seoul’s Nowon …
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On October 11 2009, the Korean city of Incheon witnessed a quite incredible sight. Some 20,000 men and women ran along the newly constructed Incheon Bridge, one of the longest cable-stayed bridges on the planet. For the runners, the event was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Before the bridge’s construction, only one other roadway connected the mainland …
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Ju-Young Oh is a manager at Samsung C&T’s Civil Estimation and Engineering Team. He specializes in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) technology. This year, he has been included on Marquis’ ‘Who’s Who’ list, one of the world’s leading biographical directories, thanks to a work he published entitled Research on Ground Response in Shield TBM Tunnels. However Oh, …
Tunnel Boring Machine Specialist Sheds Light on His Trade Read More »
Henry Kim fondly recalls helping students at the OSU Presbyterian Cluster of Schools in Ghana. Through Kim’s efforts and the support of several other volunteers, OSU school students opened a new library – the first in its 60-year history. “I can’t forget the children’s smiling faces as we brought in the books and filled the …
“Thank You Small Libraries” Look to Inspire Future Leaders in Ghana Read More »
Mankind has been captivated by the idea of tall buildings since the dawn of time. For some, there is something almost transcendental about the experience of seeing grand, manmade structures with your own eyes. Normally imperious Napoleon Bonaparte, upon arriving in Egypt in 1798, is said to have told his troops in a hushed reverie, …
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